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‘We’re All Climate Economists Now’

With climate change affecting everything from household finances to electric grids, the profession is increasingly focused on how society can mitigate carbon emissions and cope with their impact.

By Lydia DePillis

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California Has Dealt a Blow to Renewable Energy, Some Businesses Say

Some companies are leaving the state or reducing their presence there after California greatly reduced incentives for homeowners to install rooftop solar panels.

By Ivan Penn

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As Utility Bills Rise, Low-Income Americans Struggle for Access to Clean Energy

The Biden administration has deployed various programs to try to increase access to clean energy. But systems that could help lower bills are still out of reach for many low-income households.

By Madeleine Ngo and Ivan Penn

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Britain’s Economy Is ‘Not Working.’ Here Are 2 Key Reasons.

The power grid can’t keep up with demand for connections, and local planning authorities can block new construction for years. Overcoming these roadblocks has gained essential support.

By Eshe Nelson

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